Buyers agent · Geelong
Buyers Agent Geelong for Property Investors
Rising Returns buys investment property in Geelong for investors Australia-wide. We research, inspect, negotiate and manage the purchase through to settlement, on and off market, and we act only for you.
How we buy for Geelong investors
- A strategy built around your budget and goals
- Searching Geelong and every other market that fits
- On and off-market access
- Negotiation, due diligence and settlement handled
- neighbourhoods screened
- 15,000+
- data points per property
- 250+
- years in the industry
- 11+
Buying in Geelong
How we buy investment property in Geelong
We start with what you want the property to do, then test Geelong against every other market that fits your budget, so you know it's the right place before we search it. When it is, we search on and off market, have every shortlisted property inspected in person, negotiate with the selling agent and manage the contract through to settlement.
Buying investment property from Geelong
Many Geelong investors start by looking close to home: the waterfront, the Bellarine, the Surf Coast and the newer estates around Armstrong Creek. Local knowledge is an advantage, but it can also narrow the search to one market at one point in its cycle. Part of our job is to test whether buying in Geelong suits your brief, or whether the same budget works harder somewhere else.
If Geelong is the right market, we look at it the same way we look at any other: street by street, against your numbers. If it is not, you can still buy interstate without travelling. We run the process from our Sydney office and keep you involved at every step through online meetings, video walk-throughs and written reports on each property we shortlist. Every recommendation comes with the reasoning behind it, so you can see why a property made the shortlist and what was ruled out along the way.
Inspections are arranged in person before you commit, and we coordinate the contract, your conveyancer, your broker and the building and pest report so the purchase moves on time. You make the decisions; we do the searching, checking and negotiating.
Home market or interstate
We compare Geelong with other markets on the same brief before you decide where to buy.
Surf Coast and Bellarine stock
Holiday-area homes can carry seasonal rental demand, so we check year-round tenant demand before relying on the rent.
New estates versus established suburbs
Growth-corridor housing and established homes behave differently; we test land value, supply and resale depth for each.
No travel needed
Video walk-throughs, in-person inspections and online meetings mean you can buy anywhere from Geelong.
Buying property in Victoria: rules investors should know
Cooling-off
Three business days for private sales, and you forfeit the greater of $100 or 0.2% of the price if you pull out. It doesn't apply at auction or within three business days either side of one.
Section 32
The vendor's statement sets out the title, planning, owners corporation and outgoings, and must be given to you before you sign.
Land tax
Since 2024, Victorian land tax has applied to investment land worth $50,000 or more, so holding costs are higher than in most states.
Rental standards
Rentals must meet minimum standards, covering things like locks, heating, ventilation and window coverings.
General information only, current as at October 2026. Your conveyancer or solicitor will confirm how the rules apply to your contract.
Stamp duty in Victoria
Transfer duty on an investment property in Victoria at 2026-27 general rates:
- $600,000 purchase$31,070
- $800,000 purchase$43,070
- $1,000,000 purchase$55,000
Buyers agent fees in Geelong
Buyers agents in Geelong typically charge a fixed fee of about $15,000 to $30,000, or 2% to 4% of the purchase price. Fees differ for investment and owner-occupier purchases. We give you our fee in writing, with exactly what it includes, on a free discovery call.
How buyers agent fees workWhy invest with a data-driven buyers agent?
Property is a long game. We start with what you want it to do for you, then build the purchase around that.
Grow wealthProperties chosen for long-term capital growth, not hype.
Financial freedomA portfolio built step by step towards your passive income goal.
Early retirementA plan with a timeline, then purchases that fit it.
DiversifySpread your risk across states and markets.
Escape the 9 to 5Build income that doesn’t rely on your salary alone.
Family flexibilityProperty that fits your family’s plans, not the other way round.
How it works
From first call to keys in hand
- 01
Strategy · Free
Discovery call
- 02
Strategy
Strategy session
- 03
Strategy
Strategic brief
- 04
Acquisition
Research and selection
- 05
Acquisition
Negotiation and due diligence
- 06
Acquisition
Settlement and handover
Rising Results
Selected client purchases
How a selection of past purchases have tracked since settlement. Results vary by property and market.
Equity gained in 12 months
$158,000
- Purchase price
- $610k
- Capital growth
- 26%
- Rental yield
- 5.9%
Equity gained in 12 months
$104,000
- Purchase price
- $550k
- Capital growth
- 19%
- Rental yield
- 6.1%
Equity gained in 12 months
$117,000
- Purchase price
- $585k
- Capital growth
- 20%
- Rental yield
- 5.8%
Equity gained in 24 months
$189,000
- Capital growth
- 24%
- Rental yield
- 5.8%
Equity gained in 13 months
$149,000
- Capital growth
- 23%
- Rental yield
- 6.1%
Equity gained in 13 months
$134,000
- Capital growth
- 22%
- Rental yield
- 6.0%
Individual client results since settlement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
4.9 from 100+ Google reviews
What clients say about working with us
Really knows his stuff
“My property's value has gone up by over 20% while generating really good rental return even with rising interest rates. Mossy really knows his stuff, he helped me immensely. I definitely recommend having a chat with him!”
Gary Anderson
Supported every step
“My partner and I felt supported and secure every step of the way in our buying journey with Rising Returns totally exceeding our expectation. Not to mention the invaluable amount of knowledge gained about property and investing in the process. Would highly recommend!”
Chloe Lawson
How much does a buyers agent cost in Geelong?
Do you only buy investment property in Geelong?
How much is stamp duty on an investment property in Geelong?
Is a buyers advocate the same as a buyers agent?
Is there a cooling-off period when buying property in Victoria?
How much money do I need to start?
You need a minimum of $100,000 in cash or equity, and our minimum purchase price is $400,000.
Should I buy now or should I wait?
It depends on your finances, borrowing capacity and goals more than on timing the market. Waiting has a cost if well-chosen property keeps rising, and buying has risks if it stretches your finances. On the discovery call we look at your position and tell you honestly whether buying now makes sense for you.
What is the average price of the properties you buy?
We source properties from $400,000, our minimum purchase price. The final price depends on your personalised strategy and goals.
How long does the process take from the discovery call?
If you qualify to work with us, the next step will be a 45-minute Strategy Session with one of our advisors. From here, it takes 4 to 12 weeks from signing up to settlement, depending on your criteria, goals, and strategic brief.
Do you recommend accountants, brokers, property managers, lawyers, and tax agents?
Yes, we have recommendations for all of those partners. As part of our service, we find the right team for you, and your property depending on the location of the investment. We handle the admin so that this is seamless for you.
What happens if I don't like the property that you present?
Typically, this does not happen since we spend so much time at the start of the journey developing a plan and understanding your needs and how they will fit into your property portfolio. When we create a Strategic Brief, we are extremely clear about the results and do not deliver any properties that do not fit that brief. We typically look at 60 properties before we present the ONE to you. So you can be sure, we are sure.
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